21 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
1
Mary E Campbell of Albion Noble County Indiana suffered dropsy and womb falling with bloating pain backache and heart palpitations. After a physician warned of a growth she took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and improved after the first bottle. She urges others to try it.
An advertisement claims Karl’s Clover Root Tea cures diseased blood constipation and kidney liver and bowel troubles with care by Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son of Lewis, presenting a health remedy and endorsing local suppliers.
An older newspaper page fragment advertises multiple tonics and salves. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promises teething relief, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns and cuts, Shiloh's Cure claimed to cure consumption, Chamberlain's Cough remedy for croup prevention, a proprietary skin salve priced at 26 cents, One Minute Cough Cure touted for rapid relief, and endorsements by Vic Emmert and M J Davis & Son. The ad copy emphasizes quick action, safety, and money back guarantees.
A Perry Oklahoma dispatch reports two Mormon elders Sewan and Burch dragged from their Shaner homes by locals, beaten with switches, and driven out as neighbors looked on. Separately in Liberty New York Mrs P T Tynan cites a telegram from her husband saying he is released and hopes to reach New York.
A touching memorial honors a Marin hero known for selfless service to firefighters and the community. The tribute lauds his strength to confront wrong, his hopeful spirit, and his ready aid with funds to ease others’ troubles. His passing at the needy hour leaves a silent void in the fremet and Hooks circles.
The Atlantic Fire Department held a meeting on October 14 1806 adopting resolutions mourning the loss of Frank H Whitney. They extend deepest sympathy, request publication in papers, and have a copy placed in the department minutes. Also promotes Shiloh's Cure for consumption with local merchants selling it. A street scene mentions populists and timber jobs, noting a 75 cent per cord wage offer for cutting nine acres of timber ten miles from town, met with skepticism.
Miss Marguerette Burr hosted a Friday evening at Bert Kirk’s home to raise funds for Grove City school library. Over fifty attendees from Grove and Atlantic enjoyed games music and a lap supper. About eight dollars was collected for the cause.
An island of about two acres released after a year anchored on one side of Mom beshe lake and now floats in Wind Jake eight miles from this city near Mon rou. Hunters report fine sport with foxes and raccoons captured. Dr Kaygor resigns as director of the colonial office in Berlin per the Frankfurter Zeitung. Early pneumonia and bronchitis risks noted. One Minute Cough Cure recommended. Vic Emmert.
A long opinion piece surveys national economics and politics. It discusses trade, agriculture, and protectionism, notes Nebraska beet sugar production, and cites export figures with British Empire and Germany as major trade partners. It argues for sound money and deficit reduction, reflects on gender roles and education, and recounts a campaign day with humor about pork protection and a McKinley badge on a pig.
A school urchin in a quiet country town enjoys a sunny day as a playful prank unfolds. The incident reflects a lighthearted moment in a small American community amid everyday life.
The Iowa Democratic Statesman reports ex Governor Boies at Ames arguing oats at ten cents a bushel prove the gold standard cheapens prices. It notes counterpoints that two years ago oats were costly, questions inflation benefits, and likens currency inflation to worthless changes in purchasing power for labor and farmers. The piece critiques the link between silver, wheat, and value, and ends with a sales offer for the Westy Telegraph through January 1, 1897.
An old advertisement fragment promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles, Shilohs Cure for throat and lung diseases, and Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a Godsend, alongside Rock Island Railway excursion ticket sales on specific August to October dates with 21 day return limits and 15 day stopovers.
A local advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer as a positive cure for indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite marketed by Vic Emmert and M J Davis and Son in Lewis.
Editorial praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective in stopping excruciating pains and potentially averting death. Urges every family to keep it in the house. Mentions sales through druggists and local vendors Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son in Lewis Iowa. Also notes Karl’s Clover Root Tea as aiding bowel regularity and sales nearby.
Rheumatism cured in a day. Mystic Cure claims remarkable action and rapid relief. First doses bring noticeable benefit. 75 cents for initial supply. Sold by F Panvon Co. druggists in Atlantic, Iowa.
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